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1. Recall basic concepts of motor control as they apply to persons with stroke
2. Apply basic principles of motor learning to persons with stroke
3. List the causes and evidence-based treatments for some common impairments in stroke
4. Recognize some of the commonly used outcome measures in stroke rehabilitation
5. Determine the basic features of gait after stroke, as well as bracing options and a defined treatment protocol for gait recovery after stroke
6. List evidence-based approaches for treatment of all extremities after stroke, including determining prognosis for recovery
7. Analyze differences between various forms of weakness involving force production, timing, and sustainability

MOTOR LEARNING AND NEUROPLASTICITY

• Defined
• Various motor learning phases in the rehab process

COMMON STROKE RELATED IMPAIRMENTS WITH SPECIFIC TREATMENT METHODS

• Ataxia
• Hemiparesis
• Neglect
• Pusher Syndrome
• Subluxation
• Decreased Sensation

OUTCOME MEASURES

• Progress measures with the use of G-coding
  • Acute stroke
  • Chronic stroke
  • Continuum of care

STRENGTH RECOVERY AFTER STROKE

• Forms of strength
  • Force production
  • Timing
  • Sustainability
  • Eccentric vs Concentric
• Kinetic chains
  • Open
  • Closed
  • Modified closed
  • When to use each

TACKLING OF UPPER AND LOWER EXTREMITY PARESES (CASE STUDY ICON)

• Upper extremity
• Lower extremity
• Four limbs simultaneously
  • How
  • Why
  • Constraint-induced movement therapy
  • Bimanual vs unimanual training

CLINICAL REASONING

• Power of salience
• Thinking beyond sets of ten
• Constraint-induced movement therapy

FITT PRINCIPLE

CLINCIAL REASONING (CASE STUDY ICON)

SUMMARIZATION AND SYNCHRONIZATION

Benjamin White, PT, DPT, MBA, C/NDT, LSVT BIG, is an expert in stroke rehabilitation who serves as the lead neurological therapist at a not-for-profit healthcare institution in Texas. A graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center’s physical therapy program, he has treated a wide array of neurological diagnoses over the years, from concussions and vestibular disorders to stroke, Parkinson’s, and Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Dr. White is an award-winning clinical instructor, a renowned national speaker on stroke rehabilitation topics, and has published numerous articles on the topics of neuroplasticity and stroke. In addition, he serves on the Neuro-Development Treatment (NDT) publication committee and is the co-president of the Brazos Valley Parkinson’s Association. Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Benjamin White maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Common Spirit. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Benjamin White has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
No CE available for this board.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 5.5 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 5.5 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 5.5 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 5.5 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 6.6 contact hours.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 5.5 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

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Other Professions
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